New Publication – Weed Control in Christmas Trees

Provides good overview of traditional preemergence and postemergence weed control practices

PUBLISHED ON June 25, 2023

This publication provides good overview of traditional preemergence and postemergence weed control practices and options for Christmas tree production. (photo by Washington State Depart, creative commons/flickr.com)

RALEIGH, N.C. — A new publication on weed management in Christmas trees by Dr. Saha at Michigan State is available: https://www.canr.msu.edu/resources/weed-control-in-christmas-trees-e3237

This publication provides good overview of traditional preemergence and postemergence weed control practices and options for Christmas tree production. However, it does not include principles of ground cover suppression and management which is an essential component of NC Fraser fir production. For information on chemical mowing (or vegetation suppression) in Fraser fir production see the ground cover management information on the NC Extension Christmas Tree Portal https://christmastrees.ces.ncsu.edu/ground-cover-management/

–Joe Neal, N.C. State University